De Havilland Mosquito history

In 1940, Winston Churchill wanted to equip Britain with new bombers. The Mosquito was born at that time: in March 1940, the first copies were manufactered.

The first mission of the Mosquito was a reconnaissance operation over France, on September 20, 1941. The De Havilland Mosquito was then mainly used to attack ground targets. Nearly 27 different models were manufactured.

Mosquito light bombers were used on D-Day, June 6, 1944, but also throughout the duration of the Battle of Normandy. Some were built under license in Australia and Canada, but all were withdrawn from active service before 1960.

De Havilland Mosquito sheet

Country creator/user: Great Britain
Name: De Havilland Mosquito B.IV Series II

Lenght: 12,43 m
Wingspan: 16,51 m
Height: 4,65 m
Curb weight : 5,940 kg
Maximum speed: 612 km/h
Range: 2,000 kilometers
Ceiling: 9,500 m

Transport : 907 kg of bombs

Engine: two Rolls-Royce Merlin 21 in line of 1,230 hp each

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